Congress Should Help Women and Families

Floor Speech

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Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, in 1973, 42 years ago, the Supreme Court
ruled in Roe v. Wade that women have the right to safe and legal
abortion.

I remember the days before that landmark decision. Mr. Speaker, over
the centuries it has been clear, when abortion is illegal, it does not
go away but is very unsafe.

On this anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we should commit to reducing
unwanted pregnancies. We should commit to making family planning
services more available.

To help women and families, we should be passing the Paycheck
Fairness Act for equal pay and a robust infrastructure plan for jobs
across this country.

To help women and families, let's stop trying to take away women's
rights. Let's protect their health care. Let's pass the Women's Health
Protection Act and say ``no'' to unconstitutional attempts to restrict
the right of women to safe and legal abortion.

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